Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Kenton, TN area (ZIP 38233). These include 19 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Kenton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Kenton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 10, 2021), causing $6.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38233 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenton, TN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.3K in property damage.
Yes, Kenton (ZIP 38233) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Kenton has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38233 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Kenton, TN area (ZIP 38233). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →